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Usher, Chris Brown 'Devastated' By Michael Jackson's Death

Posted Jun 26th 2009 4:00PM by Latifah Muhammad
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R&B stars Usher and Chris Brown both expressed their extreme sorrow over the sudden death of Michael Jackson. The King of Pop was noted as the inspiration for Usher and Brown, who have both been compared to the late singer.

"This loss has deeply saddened me," Usher said of the man he once shared the stage with. " It is with a heavy heart I composed this statement. May God cover you, Michael. We all lift your name up in prayer. I pray for the entire Jackson family, particularly Michael's mother, children and all his fans that loved him so much. I would not be the artist, performer and philanthropist I am today without the influence of Michael. I have great admiration and respect for him, and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to meet and perform with such a great entertainer, who in so many ways transcended the culture. He broke barriers, he changed radio formats! With music, he made it possible for people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to impact the mainstream world. His legacy is unparalleled. Michael Jackson will never be forgotten."
Brown, who Jackson spoke fondly of, has most notably been compared to the pop star because of his dance move, expressed his sorrow. "Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer," Brown said in a statement. " I am devastated by this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired by his legacy. My prayers are with his family. Michael will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. He's the greatest ... the best ever. No one will ever be better."

The 20-year-old Virginia native performed a tribute to the late singer at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2008. Dressed in a replica of Jackson's 'Thriller' jacket, Brown took the stage recreating the ground breaking video, complete with exquisite dance moves.

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alyzza0314

WELL ALL I WOULD LIKE TO SAY IS NO ONE SHOULD BE TALKIN ABOUT WHAT CHRIS BROWN HAS DONE TO THAT YOUNG WOMAN ON A DAY OF AN IDOLS DEATH AND MEMORIAL. HE HAS EVERY RIGHT TO COME OUT AND GIVE HIS RESPECTS TO HIS IDOL *THE KING OF POP* OK SO LEAVE HIM ALONE RIGHT NOW HE IS HURT AND HEALING IN SIDE SO LET IT BE. R.I.P. MJ YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED AND MISSED

July 07 2009 at 9:10 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Yellow

No matter what Chris Brown will always be the best. so what if he beat Rihanna she didn't have a problem with it. He going to do all the things he needs to do to change. He put everything aside to show his love to Michael Jackson so everyone just needs to leave him alone he is the best at what he does. Rihanna's abuse has nothing to do with what the article is speaking about. So chill and let Chris pay his respect to the best man that ever lived on this earth.... R.I.P. MICHAEL JACKSON WE LOVE YOU

June 29 2009 at 11:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Sexy Mama

Wow really ladycarbo? Ur stupid as hell. I'm not happy about what he did to Rhianna either, but you really have no right to judge him or anyone else. She's not trippin on it so I think it's a sign that ppl should move on and let God deal with him. Chris knows that what he did was wrong and if he wants to try to redeem himself then so be it. You got totally off the subject at hand. He was just saying how sad he felt about the death of his idol...get a damn life!

June 28 2009 at 12:38 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ladycarbo

Chris Brown, are you devastated you nearly choked to death and beat up a truly beautiful young woman?And if this doesn't get to the comments column I'd like to know why? The comment above mentions Brown, the only difference is I didn't kiss the a'h's a. Asked a very serious question. And anyone who roots for a woman beater should experience just what Rihanna did than they'd shut up.

June 27 2009 at 10:30 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

ladycarbo

Chris Brown, are you devastated you nearly choked to death and punched/beat up a truly beautiful young girl??? You're a p of s. Always will be.

June 27 2009 at 10:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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cute2sexy

do you know what i feel like calling you rite now....i know ... i know u dont care

chris brown personal life have nothing to do with what is going on with micheal jackson right now....so find something better to do with ur life then just sit on your computer and crtize people

June 28 2009 at 11:04 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Tonya

Chris Brown..foret you image pronelms. Renew yourself. You can don this. Respect the one who gave you the courage to be who you are and use that coitge to make yourself over. I am rooting fo you kid.

June 27 2009 at 1:03 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply